August 18, 2011 4:42 pm Octavia Spencer on Adjusting To Her Instant Fame From “The Help” What has it been like for Octavia to suddenly shoot to stardom due to her amazing turn in “The Help”? Also, is it true that the character in the book is actually based on her? Local 0:44 At least 5 shot along Connecticut Avenue in Dupont Circle 1:36 O.J. Simpson's cause of death revealed 2:36 Super dad makes Mario-themed obstacle course for son's birthday 2:03 Does Shakira still believe in love following Gerard Piqué split? 1:59 Ellen DeGeneres jokes about being ‘kicked out of show business'